Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 2400 Bowrider 2008 vs Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Regal 2400 Bowrider 2008 and the Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 measures 46,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2400 Bowrider 2008 at 26,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 tips the scales at 25 300 lbs - 20 650 lbs less than the Regal 2400 Bowrider 2008 at 4 650 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Regal 2400 Bowrider 2008 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 carries 328 gallons versus 68 gallons in the Regal 2400 Bowrider 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Regal 2400 Bowrider 2008 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 46 Sport Coupe 2012 at 46,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2400 Bowrider 2008 at 26,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model2400 Bowrider
Model46 Sport Coupe
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam14 ft. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - DetailTop Down: 5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20°
Depth - Detail34 in. (0.8 m)
Depth - Detail38 in. (0.97 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches34
Depth - Inches38
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs. (2,109 kg)
Weight - Detail25,300 lbs. (11,475 kg) with IPS 500
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - kg11475.88
Weight - lbs.4650
Weight - lbs.25300
Length - Meters8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet46
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 3 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches315
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail42 in. (1.07 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters1.07
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches42
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m) waterline, top of hard top with radar 14 ft. 7 in. (4.4 m) shipping height, top of hard top
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters4.45
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches175
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. (14.02 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi DP (270 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail328 gal. (1,242 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1241.61
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal328
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,580 lbs. (1,170 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10
Maximum peopleYacht
Storagenot available
StorageCockpit: 100 cu. ft. (2.8 m³)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity101 gal. (382 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail48 gal. (182 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal48